Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness and small pustules, often called acne rosacea, to appear on the chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead.  Other symptoms of rosacea may include a red, enlarged nose (rhinopyma), the appearance of small, red faical veins, a tendency to blush or flush easily, and a burning, irritated sensation in the eyes. 

Rosacea often occurs in phases (pre-rosacea, vascular rosacea, and inflammatory rosacea), and can worsen over time.  There is no cure for rosacea, but there are options for treating the symptoms of rosacea.  Rosacea treatment options may include topical or oral antibiotics, isotretinoin (Accutane), tretinoin (Retin-A), laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, or surgery.